Event Details

This mental health training series is designed to provide trade professionals with critical tools and knowledge to address mental health challenges within their workplaces. Through each session, participants will gain a deeper understanding of mental health issues prevalent in high-stress industries like construction and learn actionable strategies to support colleagues and create a safer, more supportive work environment. The sessions also emphasize early intervention, resilience, and support for individuals experiencing mental health crises or substance misuse.

Interested in sponsoring?  
Contact Rene Dulle for information about donating:
rene.dulle@slu.edu or click the registration link to donate any amount.

Event 1: Friday, November 15, 2024

**Awareness and Prevention:** 

@  SLU Salus Center, 3545 Lafayette Ave., St. Louis MO 63104 (auditorium)

Participants will learn to recognize signs of mental health crises, including how to question, persuade, and refer (QPR) individuals in distress to appropriate support.

Event 2: Friday, December 13, 2024

**Workplace Resources and Best Practices:** 

@ LIUNA Local 42 office, 301 S. Ewing Ave., St. Louis, MO 63103

Attendees will understand the importance of proactive workplace policies and resources, such as addiction and mental health support materials, and be introduced to resources and initiatives, like the LEAN-STL program, aimed at reducing substance use and addiction within the workforce.

Event 3: Friday, January 17, 2025

**Practical Mental Health Tools:** 

@ 12365 St. Charles Rock Rd., Bridgeton, MO 

Through sessions like Mental Health First Aid and Recovery-Friendly Workplaces, participants will develop practical skills to support mental wellness and recovery, fostering an inclusive, understanding, and stigma-free environment.

Event 4: Friday, February 21, 2025

**Suicide Prevention:**

@ District 9 Machinists Hall; 12365 St Charles Rock Rd, Bridgeton, MO 63044

The training will educate attendees on suicide prevention strategies, including limiting access to lethal means of self-harm.  This can be a an important part of approach to suicide prevention at the workplace and at home.

Event 5: Friday, March 21, 2025

**Resilience Building:**

@ Wool Center: Room 294 - 3545 Lindell Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63104

This training will emphasize the development of resilience, with sessions focused on empowering individuals and teams to effectively address mental health concerns. Mental resilience training can help people develop skills to adapt to difficult situations and improve their quality of life.